R&D Scientists conduct research and apply expertise in one or more academic disciplines to advance GEOINT. They manage R&D programs and advance science partnerships, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration to further scientific inquiry and integrate technology. R&D Scientists provide technical guidance and oversight, communicate results, and advise management on new and evolving technology. T
Qualifications:
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
1. Experience coordinating and maintaining working relationships across multiple stakeholders such as: program offices, systems engineers, subject matter experts, researchers, technical experts, 2. and/or acquisitions personnel.
3. Experience as an independent scientist in R&D programs, leveraging one or more of the following domains: geodetics, imagery, image and video processing, spectral, radar, photogrammetry, data science, and/or remote sensing.
3. Experience leading advanced R&D programs involving engineers, technical experts, and/or multi-disciplinary teams.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline that includes 24 semester (36 quarter) hours in Mathematics, Science and/or a related Engineering Science such as Dynamics, Electronics, Mechanics, and Properties of Materials. Such coursework includes, but is not limited to, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Programming, Data Mining, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, or Statistics. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework as listed in option A, plus experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals to 4 years.* No Licensure/Certification Requirements
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Experience with Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) processes, capabilities, technologies, and/or operations.
2. Experience in evaluating proposals for relevance, merit and cost of solicitation, monitoring program financial performance, and managing cost/schedule risks.
3. Experience drafting requirements, cost estimates, statements of work, and developing deliverables for R&D programs.
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